Equipment Specialist (T32)

Army National Guard Units • Montgomery, AL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the AL DCSLOG JFHQ, Alabama Army National Guard, in Montgomery, Alabama. The Equipment Specialist serves as an authority on the repair and operation of ARNG equipment and provides maintenance instruction, technical assistance, and guidance to unit personnel. The position supports equipment readiness, maintenance management, training, and the effective operation of maintenance facilities.

The specialist reviews maintenance reports and readiness information, develops and delivers classroom and on-the-job instruction, evaluates maintenance procedures and programs, and recommends improvements to policies and operations. The role also includes hands-on instruction in maintenance techniques and safety practices. The selectee must be a member of, or eligible for immediate membership in, the Alabama Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment and must wear the military uniform.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; the selectee must be in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants not currently in the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership.
• The position requires a military grade of at least SGT and no higher than WO1.
• General experience, education, or training must provide knowledge of one or more classes of equipment, standard shop terminology, and basic mechanical principles.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical publications.
• Experience must include knowledge gained through technical training, education, or work involving repair, overhaul, maintenance, construction, or inspection of equipment.
• Experience using computer and automation systems.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, or qualifying education or training, involving commonly used equipment, facility, or service principles and concepts.
• Experience using tools and test equipment and knowledge of maintenance programs and techniques.
• Knowledge and skill applying equipment design principles, concepts, and methods, and experience developing, installing, inspecting, or revising equipment maintenance programs and techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and management principles for a variety of ARNG equipment sufficient to advise, assist, and guide unit personnel.
• Knowledge of ARNG equipment standards, policies, regulations, and methods sufficient to evaluate maintenance and training effectiveness and identify needed improvements.
• Ability to instruct and provide classroom training on equipment repair and modification, maintenance records and reports, and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge and ability to oversee equipment programs, maintenance management systems, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and assistance on equipment maintenance procedures, techniques, and methods as part of the Maintenance Assistance and Instruction Team (MAIT).
• Advise and guide units on maintenance management systems, material readiness programs, cost reduction programs, and maintenance shop practices.
• Review and process unit Army Material Status System (AMSS) and Missile Material Readiness reports, and submit consolidated reports to the Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA).
• Prepare and conduct classroom and on-the-job training to improve or update the knowledge and skills of unit maintenance personnel.
• Develop, write, update, and teach units of instruction for new equipment training.
• Evaluate training progress, including mechanic principles, equipment repair and modification, compliance with procedures and directives, maintenance records and reports, and effective use of resources.
• Evaluate directives and recommend changes to policies, procedures, or operations to improve maintenance efficiency and manpower utilization.
• Review maintenance and equipment management effectiveness, technical reports, logistical studies, supply data, and maintenance organization inspections or observations.
• Research maintenance topics and use computer software to identify errors and equipment non-mission-capable time and determine actions to improve readiness.
• Recommend revisions to higher headquarters' policies, procedures, practices, and regulations, and methods to improve or standardize maintenance operations.
• Conduct assistance visits to logistics and maintenance areas to support effective operations.
• Provide hands-on instruction in maintenance techniques and practices and explain related safety precautions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility and specific benefits depend on the position type.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% may be authorized, subject to approval before employee in-processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed